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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

Written and compiled for the HERALD.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1887.
The House has been in session
two weeks, and literally accomplish
ed nothing except the appointment
of the Committee on Elections.
This committee is ready for work,
and have notified the attorneys in
the ThObe-Carlisle case to meet
them tomorrow and present their
issue. Meantime the Committee
has examined somewhat thoroughly
the evidence on file, and | will
hazard my reputation in predicting
that the committee will unanimous
ly report in favor of Mr.. Carlisle.
That question settled, will relieve
the Speaker of much embarass-
ment.
On next Thursday both branches
will adjourn until January 4. The
Speaker will then have the various
committees ready for announcement
and solid business Will commence.
The first worGy spa. of the SEES
sion occurred Friday between
Hatch, Of Missouri, and Reed, Of
Name, wherein Reed held the
democratic majority Of the House
responsible for this needless delay
and non action, when the country
was suffering for legislative relief.
Reed aims direct at the mark, and
always hits. 1t was amusing to
see the democratic members squirm
ami vince under his truthful and
cutting arraignment. Reed scored
a victory, which was loudly APP
pIauded by the immense throng in
the gallery, and it WAS some mo
ments before the Speaker could
restore order.
The remarks that are constantly
cropping out in regard to the
Presidents Message, are quite
significant. j. S. Barbour, the
leader Of Virginia Democracy, and
the next U. s. Senator from that
State, said the other day: "Thank
God, we elected our legislature
before that document came OUT
1t is firmly believed by Republicans
here, that if we can have a fair
count. we are sure OF Virginia,
West Virginia, and North Carolina
in the next election, and the Re-
publicans of these states are de-
termined to have a fair count, if
such thing be possible. They
have been cheated long enough.
Mississippi and Louisiana are in
the same line, and the feeling is
very strong that the message has
broken the "sOlid south"
The battle over the confirmation
Of Lamar as a member of the Su-
ureme Court, is waxing warm.
Tn,re isa rumor to-day that two
or three Southern Senators will
oppose him, chiefly on the ground
of age aud physical inability to
perform the duties Of the office.
regsfl the issue so doubtful that
onIy final vote can determine IT,
Senator Chandler has introduced
bill to regulate Congressional
elections in certain Southern States,
aud the Democrats call him Ennis
chief maker" The New Hampshire
Senator is we'll prepared, and will
in due time, give al srpose OF the
"miscbief" that has been going on
in those States that will startle the
country.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
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post office address. Respectfully,
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23

On Tuesday the Virginia Legis-
Ature elected Hon. Jno. S. Barbour
United States Senator to succeed
Senator Riddleberger, the present
incumbent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
II U RE KA HOT Sc,
JOS. +. HOLTZMAN Proprietor
EDINBURG, VA.

This hew and commodious hotel is now
open for the reception Of guests. Every
thing il new from basement 10 attic, and
was built with a view to making it one of
the most comfortable and attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted up
with all modern improvements in furni-
ture. The office and dining room are
handsome, large and comfortable.
No pains or expense will be spared to
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite and give perfect satisfaction.
Charges will be very moderate, and
guests can rest assured that all will be
done to make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A iirst-class livery is attached TO the
hotel. rDec. l6, SIT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
Fen Down 10 Old Age

We waot our teeth. How do You preserve
the teeth Why by uslng Minots Denti-
frice-price % cents-the most elegant
and useful tooth preseryatiye ever offered.
Nothing to iDjure the enamel, Pleasant
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
How CIewIand's Message Is Received b.
Southern Democrats.
TREY SPEAK WITH NO UNCERTAIN
sOIrND ON THE MESSAGE.

THEY SPEAK WITH NO UNCERTAIN
SOUND ON THE MESSAGE.
An overwhelming vote of the
people willrepudiate the Presidents
theory of taxation. HIS present
message will defeat him unless
repudiated by his party.-Birming-
ham (Ala.) Age. (Den'.)
BAD FOR THE DEMOCRACY IN
DOUBTFUL STATES.
CandOr cOmpels us to say that
his views on the internal revenue
system and the tariff will not
strengthen our cause in the presi-
dental election in the states OF
New York, Connecticut, New Jer'
sey aud Virginia.-AugWsta, Ga,
Chronicle (Dem.)
THE DEMOCRATICF FAT IN THE FIRE.
We feel that the President has
made a serious blunder and has
struck a severe blow at the fine
prospects of the Democratic party
and his own chances for reelection.
If he be nominated on such a
platform as his message indicates
he cannot be reelected. We fear
that he has thrown the Democratic
fat into the fire.-BirmingkGm, Ala.
Herald (Dem.)
CLEVELAND WALKS INTO A TRAP.
The message of the President
concerns itself solely with the tariff
question, and he discusses it almost
exclusively from the standpoint OF
Brer Bill Morrison, of Illinois, who
was left at home by his esteemed
constituents on account of his ex'
treme views. That a man of prac
teal common sense like Mr.. Cleve
land should walk into such trap
is s1rprIsiDg-but he has not walk
cd in without a protest, as his refer
ence to the Chicago platform shows
Atlanta, Ga. Constitution (Dem.)
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
Struck BY a Locomotive.
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT AT ROAM
OKE

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT AT ROAM
OKE
ROANOKE, VA. Dec. 1j.-Mr'
John Burnett. employed at the
Roanoke Machme-WOrks, was
struck by the engine Of the west
bound PocahOntas train this morn
ing about $50 o'clock and re
ceived terrible injuries. lie had
just left the works, and stepped
from one track to another 70 avoid
the yard enjine, which was coming
toward him, when he was struck
by the enjine of the incoming train
The latter was stopped and he was
taken to the depot, where he re-
ceiyed the best attention. His leg
was broken and skull fractured
but at last accounts it was thought
he might live through it. He is
from Stewartsville, Bedford county
is about thirty years of age, and
has a wife aud three little children
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
FRIDAY, DEC. 81. 1857.

Atlanta has decided to fix the
license for; bar rooms at fifteen
hundred dollars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
DIR. j. S. IRWIN. DIR. II. II. IRWIN,
IRWIN IL SON,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
WOODSTOCK, VA.

DR.. j. S. Irwin has had an experience Of
80 years. DR.. II. II. Irwin Is graduate of
College of Physicians and Surgeons; late
resident physician at Maryland General
Hospital, Baltimore, and Physician tx.
Int. Maternato Hospital.
Having associated themselves in thepra
tice Of medicine offer their professional
services to the people of Woodstock and
vicinity. Office at Twins Drug store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
Controlling a Horse by Electricity.

Boston, December 15.-Prof. II.
II. Harrison, of the veterinary school
of Harvard College, to-day complet-
ed some interesting experiments of
the new device for controlling re.
fractory horses. A few days ago
valuable trOtting horse, which
formerly went under the name of
the Gray Eagle, and which has a
record of 900, was sent to the
school for treatment of fractured
jaw, which has been the result of
attempts to control him. The ami
NAL had the habit of taking the bit
in his teeth and boiling. DIR. Har-
rison contrived to connect the bit
by two small wires along the reins
with a small galvano. faradic bat
terry, which was carried In the bug
gy. 1t was so arranged that the
driver could give an electric shock
of greater or less intensity to the
horse, but which would not do the
animal any injury. DR.. Harrison
took care to use the words "whOa"
and "steady." The trial was an
immediate success. The horse,
after two or three shocks, at once
became docile, and obeyed his
drivers commands instantly. This
morning a final trial was given the
horse under trying circumstances.
He came to halt from $40 gait
to walk with equal docility on
the drivers order. He was tried
under conditions which ordinarily
would have frightened him and
caused him to bolt, and the result
was equally satisfactory.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
Masonic NOIIce,

Cassia Lodge, No. 142, F. A. NJ. meetsIn
Masonic Hall, Woodstock, the asst Mon
day night Of each month
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of The Shenandoah County Bank will be
held IN their Banking House, Tuesday,
January 3rd. 1883, at 10 o'clock, a. N.
By order of the Board Of Directors.
r. /. CAMPBELL. Cashier
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23

Edward Wilson was shot by De.
tectlve kenty, while stealing coal,
at Petersburg, last Monday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-23

CHICAGO, December 5.-The Rev.
DR.. John Williamson gave to the
other ministers, at their weekly
meeting today, a wonderful expe-
rience which he had the past year.
He is the pastor Of Michigan Ave.
nue. church, and a year ago his
health was so bad that his physi.
clan told him he would have to rest
at least whole year. 1t was with
great reluctance that he agreed to
do this. Some months afterwards
this weighed on his heart so much
that he cried aloud to the LORD for
divine aid. DIR. Williamson stated
that at that time he held a sweet
aud indescribable communion with
God, in which he was assured that
his health would DO restored. His
physician had bat recently assured
him that he was as well as he ever
was before, and he ascribes this
wonderful cure entirely to divine
healing. The relating of DIR. Will
liamsOn's experience caused quite a
sensation, and many there were
who agreed with him that it was
an example of divine healing.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE ut New Orle

LAND OFFICE ut New Orleans. La,
December 2sth, 1885, )
Notice Is hereby gwen that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before t. u Judge
or Clerk of Court at Opeous;ts, La, IN Tues
day, February 18th, 1887, viz:
GERMAN FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No 5674 for the
East half of South East quarter Section -
Township South Range l East Louisiana,
Meridian,
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence uron and cultivation
Of said, land. viz.
Hypolite Landrenealt. Philippe Lindre-
neail Ll,cius LanllreneauX. Joseph H. Fon-
tenot All of the Parish of st Landry La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER.
ian Lot. Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
A writer in the December Go

A writer in the December Co
temporary gives suggestive pic
ture of the advances made by
Mohammedanism in Central Afri-
ca, and the moral and spiritual
benefits that have followed i'll its
wake. He found well built cities
and the signs OF industrious com
munities. No native beer or spirits,
no European gin or rum were for
sale in the markets. The Koran
had swept away fetichisn. The
negro population each morning
was early summoned to prayer.
There were mosques aud schools in
all directions, and SO general was
the desire for education that many,
not satisfied with the home schools,
had found their way through many
dangers and tolls to the great Mo
hammetlau university Ell Azhar)
in Cairo. The MosIem is not only
proselytizing among the heather:
his faith has its missionaries in
Sierra Leone and Lagos, where it is
recruiting its ranks from the Chris
tian community, and declares war
upon " civilization'sn chief coatri-
button to West Africa-the gin
trade.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
The Morehouse Sentinel says:


The Morehouse Sentinel says:
The Baton Rouge Truth wants to
know if Gov. McEnery can carry
Ouachita parish III 1888 for re-elec-
ton. Although the Truth calls on
the papers Of that parish to answer
the inquiry, we think we are fully
able to do SO. We are fully salts
fed that he can, and we would like
for the Truth, or any other organ OF
the = Reformers, to advance one
single reason why he should not.
The brave and noble hearted peo-
pie of Ouachita do not forget the
services of such men as Sam. McEn-
cry, and they are not apt to prove
ungrateful to one Of her most de-
serving sons.
1t looks strange that the Qua
chita papers do not answer for
themselves. We have seen and
conyersed with quite a number of
Ouachita gentlemen who do not
think McEnery can carry the par
ish. They were not appointees of
the Governor however.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
A vERIYABrE RING BOSS.
Catahoula Herald.

Ia
The application Of DR.. VIM. +
Robb, tor the position Of sheriff OF
sJatahoula parish, has brought forth
Rany items which will prove news
to our people.
A certain gentleman engaged in
business in this parish was in Baton
Rouge during DR.. Robb's visit tc
the Capitol. This smart man, dur
ing the course of his remarks to ou1
Honorable Governor, said: He
would start a campaign paper i'll
this parish for the administration
that the papers of this section were
not much, particularly the Trinity
Herald; that he could buy the
Herald for a song, and that its cir
culation was two-thirds less than
the Catahoula News. The Herald
answers:
Dear Sir: it will take more than
the $3.50 you received from Jimmy
Houston during the last campaign,
to run Catahoula parish, to buy the
Herald as for the Catahoula
News, we know nothing about it,
financially, only we say that the
herald sends out from twenty to
twenty five pounds of mail per
week, while the News sends from
five to ten pounds, that is the diff
erence of the circulation in the two
papers. lie also says, when Gov.
McEnery told him that Dr.. Robb
was, from all appearances, the
choice Of the people, he exclaimed !:
& what has the people to do with
this NATTER | can control the
vote OF Catahoula, and you need not
fear me- We did not know that
this gentleman was another West
Carroll Witkowski.
Another thing, this gentleman
told us that GOV. McEnery paid the
late r. i. Walters S11OO to work
CatahouIa, and also, the Catahonla
News large amount, while he
himself received 500 for the same
purpose. We do not pretend to
make it our business to censure a
man for making money, but he
must not place himself in such a
conspicuous place and denounce
the herald as a bankrupt concern.
The herald stands upon its own
ground, belongs to no ring, clique
or secret organization, and stands
as well smong the intelligent read
ers of this section as any other
journal published. With all due
respect to the gentleman who de
feated DIR. Robb, we can only say
that he has not gained much credit |
in this part of the parish, through |
the efforts of the man who advoca-
ted his cause before the Governor.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
notice.!

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La.
December 10TH 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge or i'll his absence the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court. at Opelousas, La, OH Saturday
February 5th. 1887, viz
EDWARD DARDEAU.
who made Homestead Entry No. 4224 for the
Fractional Section Q. Township South OF
Range l East Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz:
Don Louis Fontenot, Honorf FuSillier Fcrdi
nand Tate, Cleophas CourNille. All of the
Parish of st. Landry. La.
TIiOS. j. BUTLER,
dec. 2J-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
DAVID COURvsELE. Dr..
NOTICE :,
LAND OFFICE. at New Orleans
STtnEa,,l,au Dlfl,

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans Ia.
fDetemher 2sth. 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
TO make final proof i'll support OF his claim. and
that said proof Will he matte before the Judge.
or in his absence the Clerk of the District
Court at Opeluus;iS La, on Saturday February
18th, 1887. viz:
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22

The West Carrollites who were
charged by Witkowski with inter
fering with the United States mail,
and brought before Commissioner
Egelly at Lake Providence and
discharged, had a royal time Of it
after the trial. The Banner says:
The accused and their cayalcade
of friends, amounting to about for
ty persons, made triumphant de-
parture from Lake providence on
the first. Before their final exit
they drew up III line on the main
street and saluted: Three cheers
for Marshall Gibson and the Uni
ted States mail three cheers for
the State of Louisiana! three
cheers for the Picayune and Car
roll Banner! Three groans for
Witkowski and MeEnery.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
SEWARD DARDEAU
NOTICE !!
dec. 2.J-6t

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. !
New Orleans, La, Dec. 10th, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk OF Court. ut Opelousas, La, on
Saturday February 5th. 1887. viz:
DAVID COURvEELE. Jr.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1872 for the
South West quarter Section IL. township Il
South Range East Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
f. IT. McGte. Hunorc Fusiller, Edward
Dar1aau. Valcntin Savoie. All OF St. Landry
parish Lit. THOMAS J. BUTLER.
Dec 25-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
FOR SALE.
THE THOROUGHBRED RACE STALLION
WARPATH.
RAISED ny THE WELLS FAMILY IN kAfIDE>.

pEDIG REF:
BY Variance: Wardance by Lexington ont
Of Reel; Reel by imported Glencoe. Warpath' S
dam is Glycara by imported Sovereign; dam
of Glycara is sister TO Pryor by imported Glen
coe whose dam is Gypsy own sister to Medoc-
Medoc is by American Eclipse.
For particulars, apply to the owner
JOSEPH DEJEAN,
ian i-tf Barrys Landing
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22

The composer of 1.-THE Arkan-
saw Traveller died at the age of
eighty years, but his tune will live
as long as there is puncheon
floor anda $2tiddle in America. Mil
lions Of toes yet unborn will wag
to it's Webster Democrat
Tribune.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22

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St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
CELEsTHN .. HARCANTEL.

who made Homestead Entry. No 6l5G for the
West half of West half Section 20, Township
South. Range l East Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
AcdoiIle Fontenot Olbf Manuel, Jean Bite
Manuel, Simon Jean Bite Manuel. All of st.
Landry Parish La.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
Jan Lot Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
OF

LAND OFFICE. at New Orleans La. !
December 29th 1886. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim,
and that said proof will he made before the
Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court at 'Opelousas La, on Saturday.
EehIllalx 10Th
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22

lnAAA OLD PAPERS FOR SALE At %
$VypU cents per hundred. Apply at
this office to the "DLyu4,'
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-22
aHYPOEaCART FONTENOT.

who made Homestead Entry No. 5SSs for the
South half of North West quarter Section 81.
Township South OF Range l West Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land. viz:
AuguStin Lahaye, GIiStaye Holler. Jean Bite
Gaubcrt. O. Pit. All Of St Landry Parish La.
THOMAS J. BUTLER.
ian Lot Register.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-21
Alexandria Affairs.
onorfc6 for TUE

4hcpOrteU lOf 1HE EVENING STAR.
MA VERDICT OF iNvoLUNTARY MANsLAUGHTER...
George WOrtenbaker, by striking him with "a stone
at st. ASaph junction on the 9Th Of July last, ter
minated last night, as did the trial Of Wesley and
Al. Kidwell, and OF AL. Barrett, who were tried
court shortly after O'Clock pm. At first there
was no agreement, but after supper and a walk
around town for fresh air, the ballot was again
taken ana an agreement reached shortly after
O'Clock. Judge Meade being sent for, attended,
ana The Jurors returned verdict OF guilty OF in
voluntary manSaughter"-Or unlawful assault
with un1ntentiOEal k1lling-in the case OF Douglas
k1dwell and OF acquittal in the OF the acceS-
sores. The jury ascertained the term OF KidwelS
Imprisonment to be three months, and he was
fined g. Those who heard the testimony approved
the verdict more than the general public that
judged the case from general statements.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.-The democratic pr1-
MARES were held last night to elect delegates to
at Roanoke, Va, on the 4th OF August next. In
the 1st ward Hubert Snowden and George MunrOe
were chosen delegates: I'd ward, F. A. Marbury
and A. +. Cox; Sd ward. q. E. Stuart, S. G. Bent,
Julian w. Holt, and r. w. Ballenger; 18th ward
JnO. b. SmOOt, Richard Rowland.
FUNERAL.-The funeral OF Mr.. JnO. ShusJer, for
merly OF Washington, but found dead here, took
place yesterday afternoon from the undertaken
establishment OF .Wheatley, on King street. The
funeral was attended by several WaShingtOnianS
and the interment made at st. Pauls Cemetery In
the family lot OF his relative, Mr.. Thos Lawson
NOTES.-The mayor has fined Della Lawson 50
Tor miSdemeanOr.--MOnt.D De Vaughn is held for
an assault on Capt. Randall, OF the steamer Mary
Michael Clark, stranger, and alleged be an es-
capped lunat1c, has been sent to Jail here.-A
number OF AleXandr1anS were on board the steamer
Arrowsmth at the time OF her breakdown.-A
and hurt by an Ice wagon on West Patrick street
yesterday.